UN IRAQ
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Statement from the special representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq
Excellencies, Distinguished guests, good morning. I’m very happy to be here and, if you allow me, I would like to open my remarks by paying tribute to Mr. Jassim al-Asadi. His lifelong commitment to environmental conservation is not only appreciated, but also essential. We need people like Mr. Jassim. They…
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UN renews commitment to Iraqi women and girls as Baghdad named the Capital of Arab Women 2023
On International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations family in Iraq renews its commitment to support the rights of women and girls in Iraq, and to advocate for the acceleration of their empowerment as well as the strengthening of gender equality. To mark the occasion in Iraq, the Council of…
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Transcript: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Remarks on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Good evening. I am glad to be here. And, I mean that. It is a real honour to address you all, on the occasion of 8 March, the day I would say in our calendar year, when we reflect on achievements and recommit to the further advancement of women. And,…
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Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Erbil visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – thank you for your presence. I am very glad to be back in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In my previous visits to the area, including as High Commissioner for Refugees, I was always deeply touched by the generosity and solidarity of the…
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FAO Iraq trains ministry of agriculture staff on good agricultural practices
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Iraq held a training of trainers’ workshop for the Ministry of Agriculture’s staff under the project funded by the Belgian Government. The workshop aimed to train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices, which develop capacity building and technical skills in crop…
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Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Baghdad visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – assalam alaikum. Mr. Prime Minister – thank you very much for your warm welcome. I am very pleased to be back here in Iraq. I was many times in the past visiting your country, but I find it now to be different. The…
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€10m contribution from Germany towards Iraq’s stabilisation announced
In a statement made today by the United Nations Development Programme, it was announced that the Federal Republic of Germany has made a €10m contribution through the UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation. The contribution was formalised by the Minister of State at the Federal Office Tobias Linder.…
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New partnership between Iraq and Japan’s International Cooperation Agency announced
The government of Iraq is implementing a new partnership between The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with a loan from the JICA to help improve living conditions in Iraq. With Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans, the government of Iraq aims to advance infrastructure…
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Italy contributes an additional 2 million Euros into Iraq’s development
Italy contributes an additional 2 million Euros into Iraq’s development In a press release published today by the United Nations Development Programme, it was announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy had contributed 2 million Euros to the UNDP Funding Facility for Stabilisation, through the…
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